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R527 VSN

1998 Hyundai Lantra

White Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

199,472 mi
Last recorded199,472 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR527 VSN
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2009 199,472 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 89,314 miles

front lower panal has surface corrosion

front pipe of exhaust repaired with tape

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 15 Feb 2008 89,395 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 May 2007 89,277 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

clutch fluid low

front pipe of exhaust has been repaired with a bandage

Pass 9 Sep 2006 89,171 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 89,171 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

exhaust system corroding

foot brake pedal travel

front brake imbalance 23%

hand brake travel

movement both rear anti-roll bar "d" bushes

offside front b rake slight binding

p,a.s belt loose

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

reverse lights not working

Pass 27 Oct 2005 67,487 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Lantra?

Based on 134,580 MOT tests across 20,035 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
5,190
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
20,035
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,241
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,809
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 7,268
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,195
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,107
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R527 VSN is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in White with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Hyundai Lantra models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 80,066 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyundai Lantra fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,241 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R527 VSN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Lantra typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Hyundai Lantra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R527 VSN is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 14 July 1998.

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